DIY Natural Chest Rub

This chest rub recipe is very easy to make. Made with coconut oil, shea butter and essential oils you can whip it up in a matter of minutes.

Did you know that most VapoRub products are made from petrolatum which is derived from petroleum? This is not great for the planet and also not great for you or your children.

Be particularly careful using any chest rub that contains camphor – it’s unsafe for any use with children under 2 years old and for adults and children age 2 and older, use it only on the neck and chest. Camphor should never be ingested and be careful to keep it away from your furry friends too.

Please be aware that, babies under six months old should also not be exposed to eucalyptus or peppermint essential oils and if you are breast feeding or pregnant do not add thyme, peppermint or pine. The safest two oils in this instance are lavender and tea tree.

DIY Natural Chest Rub

Oils to choose from are …

Eucalyptus (see cautions above): antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, decongestant, expectorant, etc

Pine (see cautions above): antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, expectorant, etc

Thyme (see cautions above): antiseptic, bactericidal, expectorant, etc.

Lavender: antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, decongestant, etc.

Tea tree: antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, bactericidal, expectorant, immunostimulant, etc.

Peppermint (see cautions above): antiseptic, decongestant, expectorant, etc.

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Make your chest rub …

Melt 20 ml shea butter and 50 ml of virgin coconut oil in a double boiler, once melted add 10 drops of essential oil of your choice.

Stir to combine and pour into a glass jar or other suitable container.

Leave overnight and your balm will have set. If you are in a hot climate then you’ll have to add a little beeswax to the first process.